Dr. Kiran Kewalramani (Dr Kk) Gaicd, Phd - Cybersecurity,Mba Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Qld, Au

Central Queensland, Qld, Au

As the visionary Founder and esteemed CEO & Founder of Cyber Ethos, I have been instrumental in shaping the company into a global force to be reckoned with in the cybersecurity realm. With an unwavering commitment to protecting organisations in an increasingly interconnected world, I have successfully positioned Cyber Ethos as a trusted partner in safeguarding digital assets.At Cyber Ethos, my role goes beyond leadership; it encompasses driving innovation, setting strategic direction, and empowering a team of elite professionals. I have spearheaded the development and implementation of groundbreaking cybersecurity solutions that have not only transformed our clients' security postures but have also elevated industry standards.Drawing upon my extensive experience and industry insights, I have led Cyber Ethos in tackling complex cybersecurity challenges across diverse sectors. Through my strategic guidance, we have forged deep partnerships with renowned organizations, solidifying our reputation as thought leaders and pioneers in the field.Under my direction, Cyber Ethos has earned global recognition for its comprehensive cybersecurity offerings, which encompass network security, data privacy, incident response, risk management, and compliance. Our holistic approach, combined with state-of-the-art technologies, ensures that our clients remain resilient and prepared in the face of emerging threats.As the CEO and Founder of Cyber Ethos, I am deeply passionate about cultivating a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation. By fostering a dynamic environment that attracts top talent, we have assembled a team of experts dedicated to delivering exceptional results and staying at the forefront of industry advancements.Connect with me to explore how I can leverage my extensive expertise and the collective strength of Cyber Ethos to elevate your organization's cybersecurity posture and drive transformative growth in the digital landscape.

Brisbane, Qld, Au

As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), I am responsible for developing the cybersecurity strategy, leading and managing the cyber governance, and cyber operations for the Queensland Department of Education. I oversee a team of dedicated and skilled professionals who provide cybersecurity services and solutions to protect the data, systems, and assets of the department and its stakeholders. I also collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure compliance with relevant policies, standards, and regulations, and to foster a culture of security awareness and best practices across the department. I am passionate about delivering innovative and effective cybersecurity solutions that support the department’s vision of giving every student a great start, creating opportunities for lifelong learning, and building a skilled and productive workforce.

Marcoochydore, Queensland, Au

Your Best Life Disability and Health Services provides disability, health, and human services to help people overcome life’s challenges and barriers and lead their best possible lives. We provide services across the life stages as our clients grow from infancy to adulthood and their needs change.Your Best Life Disability and Health Services is recognised for our strong client-centred approach. We respect client rights and ensure clients retain choice and control. We recognise the contribution of the social, economic, environmental, and cultural determinants of health in their lives. Our services focus on clients’ goals and are strength-based. We are a one-stop shop for many services delivered by our four businesses working together. We also work with key stakeholders and partners to ensure integrated and streamlined service pathways that facilitate access and overcome barriers. Your Best Life Disability and Health Services is quality assured, accredited, values-driven and invests in innovation and fresh ideas. As a not for profit company, we are generous and innovative in putting people before profits.

Gladstone Central, Queensland, Au

Appointed as the inaugural Chief Information Officer (CIO) & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of the Gladstone Area Water Board. As the CIO, I have led GAWB to the forefront of government ICT innovation and capability in the CQ region. As the CIO: I am accountable for ICT strategy, leadership, cybersecurity, infrastructure and systems innovation for a framework that supports GAWB employees. The ICT division at GAWB is responsible for corporate and operational (SCADA/Telemetry) technology along with an oversight of technology vendor resources.I have led my organisation to lead the Qld government in adoption of cloud, corporate and managed services, and the QLD GCIO based ICT Service Catalogue and enterprise architecture.Notable innovations have included moving corporate infrastructure to a managed Software and Platform-as-a-Service.Another is a multi-tiered, multi tenancy technologyOne ERP and Asset management system delivered through Software as a service. GAWB was one of the first clients of technologyOne ERP to embark on the SaaS deployment. This has become one of the most sophisticated technologyOne deployments in Australia, and the most efficient, low-cost deployments in local-government and utilities sector.We were also the first government agency in central queensland to adopt MS Office 365 Cloud Services for email, one Drive and sharepoint Online. We also deployed Dynamics as GAWB preferred CRM system.In addition to these I have led an ambitious program of new and improved systems across almost all facets of our ICT/OT infrastructure, systems and tools. With introduction of these systems, we have implemented appropriate cybersecurity posture to ensure security is at the heart of everything we do.The multitude of technology and the efficiency with which it has been implemented has been critically underpinned by the talent and organisational culture of my ICT division.

Gladstone, Queensland, Au

Assisting Roseberry QLD with Right Fit For Risk (RFFR) accreditation as per Aus Govt DESE requirements. This included doing a cybersecurity audit from ISO27K standard perspective and providing recommendation and remediation strategies to close those findings.

Penrith, New South Wales, Au

This unit introduces the concepts of System Analysis and Design. The study of methodologies and techniques for problem recognition, requirement analysis, process modelling and/or data modelling are essential elements of this unit. The Systems Development Life Cycle model is employed as the prime approach to teach the unit, providing students with the basic skills required for analysis and design of logical solutions to information systems problems. The use of Computer Aided System Engineering tools will be discussed in practical sessions.

Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Au

Government - NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) • Established a Greenfield PMO; Developed a PMO Charter, Established KPI and Tolerance Levels based PPPPM Reporting to relevant Governance Boards (Commissioner/Deputy/Assistant Commissioner and Executive Directors); Facilitated and prepared Executive correspondence/briefing & Parliamentary/Ministerial briefings• Developed & Conduct ICT Policy Research, Development, Maintenance and Whole of Government (WoG) reporting• Established robust risk management capabilities, processes, tools and systems to adhere to ICT Governance Framework;• Consistently delivered a Project Dossier of medium to complex transformational Programs/Projects. Key ones include implementation of Cloud Service, Mobility and Business Projects;• Developed strong and robust Vendor relationships supported by ‘fit for purpose’ Contracts & Procurement;• Implemented ICT best practices and Developed ICT Strategy 2011-2015 and 2016-2020;• Managed multiple portfolio of projects and delivered on time, to budget and to agreed quality; Ensured ROI on Government ICT spend.• Managed successful implemented very complex, high value and high risk Projects – ICT Security, Contact Centre, Application Development; ERP/SAP, Network & Infrastructure rollouts; Data centre rollouts, implementation & deployment in partnership with vendor ;• Track and log Risk, Actions, Issues and Dependencies (RAID), implemented Toll-gate processes & Lean/Six Sigma on the portfolio of projects/programs;• Provide Centre of Excellence (COE) promoting best practices to the Community of Project Practitioners; Lead a team of Project Managers, Business Analysts, Testers, Vendor resources and Business Officer(s).• Acted in capacity of the CIO, reporting to Senior Assistant Commissioner, NSW RFS; Direct reporting line to the Director & CIO

Haymarket, Nsw, Au

The role directly reported to the Assistant Commissioner – Compliance and Enforcement, NSW Fair Trading. • Developed a Financial Management Framework allowing the Business Unit to enhance its Public Expenditure Management.• Developed/Reviewed a number of Ministerial Requests to Minister’s Office in a timely manner.• Lead and managed a team to provide quality services that meet key performance indicators and financial accountabilities of NSW Fair Trading. • Collaborated with Senior Managers in the implementation of corporate and divisional strategic plans to meet corporate goals of NSW Fair Trading.

Sydney, New South Wales, Au

Responsibilities:• Provide Portfolio planning, management and delivery of activities such as quality reviews, regular reporting and health checks (based on P3M3 methodology); • Conduct Post Implementation Reviews and Benefit Realisation compliance for all in-flight and closing program/projects;• Setup Governance Frameworks for Program and Projects in NSWPF, based on Agile; PRINCE2 and MSP;• Provide Leadership, Direction and Coaching to Program/Project Manager(s) during its lifecycle; and• Provide Value-Added advisory to the Portfolio Board including key focus areas across ICT Major Capital portfolio (>AUD$250M) and recommendation of corrective actions• Provide Quality Assurance on all Program/Project artefacts – PID, Schedules, Change Requests; Sprint Deliverables; Showcase; and Reporting;Success Stories:• Successfully developed, trained and rolled out ICT Program & Project Management Frameworks for NSWPF;• Quality Reviewed and provide assurance/value added advisory on a number of Project/Program Management products, such as Sprints, Business Cases, PIDs, Quality Plans and End Project Report for ICT Capital Portfolio (>$250M);• Established KPI and Tolerance Levels for ongoing KPI Reporting;• Recruited, staffed and deployed resources for initiating (or in-flight) program/projects;• Regularly validated progress against baseline(d) plan and suggested corrective actions in case of deviations;• Led a successful Health Checks on a multi-year, multi-million dollar, Major Capital Program – RCMP (Radio Communication Maintenance Program) using P3M3 Guidelines;• Report to GM-PMO.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Responsibilities:• Project Managed successful delivery of new capability allowing “Process Simulation” within Telstra;• Successfully realised benefits of >$4.2M in efficiency savings;• Developed Project Artefacts such as Business Case, PID, Project plans, Schedules, Change Requests, Communication plans and Vendor Contracts; • Project Delivery within time, Budget and Agreed Quality KPI Tolerances; and• Report to Director – Business Process Management.Success Stories:• Successfully developed, trained and rolled out Simulation capability using ExtendSim;• Developed and implemented operational framework for post go-live support;• Developed and Implemented SLA & Contractual agreement with Vendor (AddSoft Inc);• Developed handover (Project Closure and Follow on Actions) and support documents for BAU Support.

Liverpool, Nsw, Au

Responsibilities:• Developed and Managed ICT Service Delivery Framework and align with Vendor Management Principles;• Developed and Managed ICT Service Delivery Strategy in alignment with Housing NSW Corporate Plan and NSW State Plan;• Brought Commercial Management and Business Acumen within Housing NSW;• Manage ICT Service contract with NSW Businesslink – Shared Service provider;• Regularly report on the Service Delivery KPI’s to CIO and Executive Director;• Manage ICT Service Delivery OPEX Budget (>$15.9M) per annum Success Stories:• Facilitated setup and alignment of Service Desk; Incident Management; Problem Management and Change Management KPI’s with ICT Service Delivery Framework;• Led renewal of Service Partnership Agreement and associated Memorandum of Understanding between Housing NSW and NSW Businesslink;• Led process re-engineering within ICT to return a saving of $1.5M in FY2008/09;• Led better handover processes from Project Closure to BAU Support; and• Report to CIO.

New York, Ny, Us

Responsibilities:• Project Managed successful AMEX site relocation project, including data centre;• Developed Project Artefacts based on PMBoK such as Vision & Scope Document, Project kick-off, detailed Project Management Plan (PMP) Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Project plans, Schedules, Change Requests and Communication plans; • Establish Vendor Contracts with Avaya and Global Connect Pty Ltd for installation and relocation of Voice Infrastructure such as PABX, Call Recorders, Diallers and handsets;• Telco liaison with Telstra, Optus and Avaya to establish Infrastructure at new site;• Project Delivery within time, Budget and Agreed Quality KPI Tolerances; and• Report to Director – Project Delivery, Technologies Group (TNS).Success Stories:• Successfully moved more than 1300 AMEX employees one office to another – majority of the move was transparent to the end users;• Established strong Vendor relationships with Avaya, to resolve all client faults within SLA’s; • Streamlined business processes in order to set up Vendor KPI monitoring systems;• Successfully relocated NICE Logger within Atrium for Japan (J2) Call centre;• Successfully relocated Amex Data centre from HQ to a shared data centre (Global Switch); and• Developed and implemented operational framework for post go-live support.

Las Vegas, Us

Responsibilities:• Developed and Led a team of Business Coaches/Project Leaders;• Established a firm that provided Program/Project Coaching/Advisory services to clients across APAC region; and• Facilitated various business planning sessions with clients focussing on Marketing, Financials, Business management and SalesSuccess Stories:• Led and grew the Coaching/Consulting practice from ground up to $1.2M annual turnover in two (2) years;• Led and coached 15 Business Coaches/Project Leaders;• Won an Award for Best Client Results & Client Satisfaction Award (Asia Pacific) in Action International Australasian Conference in 2005; and• The Practice was awarded a finalist in Best Business Services (Industry category) within the NSW Champion of Champion Awards (in 2005/06).

North Ryde, New South Wales, Au

Project ManagerBoral Limited February 2004-July 2004 (C)Global Customer Operations & Service Delivery Telstra Corporation January 2001-November 2003July 1999 – January 2001IT Engineer/ Team LeaderTelstra CorporationStudent Co-Op Recruitment IBM Australia C – Contract S- Secondment

Master Of Business Administration (Technology) - Mbt, Information Technology

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Technology, Specialisation In Cybersecurity

The Board'S Role In Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity

Graduate - Australian Institute Of Company Directors, Director

Cisa, Cyber/Computer Forensics And Counterterrorism

Certified Incident Handling, Cybersecurity

Graduate Diploma In Public Administration | Graduate School Of Government, Political Science And Government

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (Cissp), Cybersecurity

Bachelor Of Engineering (Computer), Computer Engineering, Software/Hardware/Telecommunication

Contract Management

Agilepm® - Practitioner Level Certification

Msp Practitioner, Programme &; Portfolio Management

Itil V3 Certified, Itil

Prince 2 Practitioner, Project Management Using Prince2

Certificate, Project Management

High School Certificate, Hsc

Cyber Strategy And Transformation Program, Cyber/Computer Forensics And Counterterrorism